Welcome to Williamsburg

Welcome to The WilliamsBLOG, a place where experts and influencers inspire you to experience Williamsburg, just as they do. Here is where you’ll find buzzworthy ways to customize your next stay with insider tips on everything from selecting the perfect produce at a farmers market and scoring the best vintage finds on a boutique shopping spree to getting a taste of the emerging brewpub scene and an essential guide to top seasonal events. Get inspired to get away.

All Things Pumpkin: A Taste of Fall in Williamsburg

As the leaves start to change colors in Williamsburg, Virginia, fall flavors resurface. Pumpkin takes center stage, showing up in everything from lattes and pastries to savory dishes. Whether you crave a cozy classic or a creative twist, the area’s seasonal menus are brimming with pumpkin-flavored…

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10 Things to See & Do at the Iconic Governor’s Palace

One of the area’s most recognizable landmarks, the Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg is a stately brick structure with gold embellishments and graceful gardens. Inside, the rich furnishings reflect a royal touch. Originally completed in 1722, the Palace was home to seven British royal…

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Fall into Fun: Williamsburg’s Autumn Activities Guide

As the leaves crunch beneath your feet and the air turns crisp, Williamsburg, Virginia offers a delightful mix of fall activities. From refreshing fun in the great outdoors to chilling ghost tours to bountiful market days, Williamsburg makes autumn a season to remember. Here’s your guide to…

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Fall Happenings in Williamsburg

Fall is one of the best times to visit Williamsburg, and the area’s autumn event lineup makes a fall escape even sweeter. From food and drink festivals to farmers markets to celebrations of art, music, history, Halloween, and beyond, you’ll find exciting events popping up all around the region…

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Free Things to Do in Williamsburg

It’s easy and fun to explore Williamsburg, Virginia on a budget. But if you’re looking for completely free or highly affordable activities to be able to extend your stay, check out the 10 free or seriously low-cost things to do featured here. Biking the Virginia Capital Trail to Jamestown 1…

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Top Eco-Friendly Adventures in the Williamsburg Area

Williamsburg may be known for its colonial history, but it’s also a playground for eco-minded explorers. From walking tours to paddling scenic waterways to hiking trails rich with wildlife, the area offers plenty of ways to adventure lightly and leave only footprints. These eco-friendly experiences…

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Walkable Williamsburg: History Within Easy Reach

At Colonial Williamsburg – the largest living history museum in the world – you’ll discover more than 300 acres of colonial architecture and fascinating interactive experiences that shed light on the past and present. To get fully immersed in Colonial Williamsburg, stay close to the action so you…

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Explore Sacred Ground at Yorktown Battlefield

In Virginia's Historic Triangle, Yorktown invites you to stand where America’s independence was won. Known as the “sacred shrine of national life and liberty,” Yorktown Battlefield marks the site of the final battle of the Revolutionary War. Part of Colonial National Historical Park and maintained…

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Where to Eat in Colonial Williamsburg

In Colonial Williamsburg, history is all around you – even on your plate. Whether you want to experience an authentic colonial feast in a historic tavern, distinctive fine dining, or a relaxed family-friendly lunch, this guide helps you discover the best places to eat while exploring this…

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